"You want me to get out?" The edges of Maria's lips were curved up in amusement.

"I was invited here to watch the rehearsal, but now you're trying to drive me out. I'm afraid that's not appropriate."

Clare was taken aback to hear that. Invited to watch the rehearsal?

What was this woman talking about?

Clare was a solo performer, but she was just one of the many performers in this concert. She was not in charge of the main event.